Does your child struggle to speak, even though they understand what they want to say? This could be a sign of Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS). At Bright Horizons Pediatric Speech Therapy in Roswell, GA, our experienced therapists offer specialized apraxia therapy to help your Mountain Park, GA child overcome this speech disorder and develop clear communication skills.
What is CAS? CAS, also known as Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS), is a motor speech disorder affecting a child’s ability to plan and coordinate the movements necessary for speech production. Children with CAS understand language perfectly but have difficulty physically forming the sounds and words they want to say.
Signs and Symptoms: Symptoms of CAS can vary but may include difficulty imitating sounds, inconsistent speech errors, groping for sounds, and trouble with prosody (rhythm, stress, and intonation of speech).
If you suspect your child may have CAS, contact a qualified speech-language pathologist (SLP) like Bright Horizons Pediatric Therapy for a comprehensive evaluation.
At Bright Horizons Pediatric Therapy, our team consists of certified SLPs with extensive training and experience in treating CAS. All our therapists hold a degree in Speech-Language Pathology and a valid Georgia state license.
During your initial consultation, our SLPs will conduct a thorough evaluation to diagnose CAS and identify the specific challenges your child faces. This personalized approach allows us to create a customized apraxia therapy plan that addresses your child’s unique needs.
Apraxia therapy is designed to improve a child’s ability to plan and coordinate the movements necessary for clear speech. Here’s how Bright Horizons therapists can help:
Improving Speech Motor Planning: Therapists use targeted exercises and techniques to help your child develop the motor skills needed for producing speech sounds accurately and consistently.
Sensory-motor Integration: Sensory activities may be incorporated to help children integrate auditory, visual, and tactile information for speech production.
Practice Makes Progress: Our therapists create a fun and engaging environment where your child practices speech skills through games, songs, and activities.
Collaboration is Key: We believe in partnering with parents. Therapists will provide you with strategies and activities to continue supporting your child’s progress at home.
At Bright Horizons Pediatric Therapy, we understand the challenges faced by children with CAS. We are committed to providing personalized apraxia therapy that fosters improved communication and empowers your Mountain Park child to reach their full potential.
If you have any concerns about your child’s speech development, contact Bright Horizons Pediatric Speech Therapy in Roswell, GA today! We offer free consultations and are here to answer your questions.
Bright Horizons Pediatric Therapy, LLC
Phone: (404) 547-0825
Fax: (770) 783-6618
Personalized assessments: Bright Horizons Speech Therapists start with a comprehensive evaluation to identify your child’s unique strengths and challenges. This assessment helps create a tailored therapy plan focused specifically on your child’s needs.
Play-based therapy: Young children learn best through play. Our therapists use engaging, play-based activities to make therapy sessions fun and motivating, helping your child build language skills naturally.
Targeted focus on receptive language: Therapists will work on improving your child’s understanding of language. This includes developing their ability to follow instructions, answer questions, and understand stories.
Strategies to boost expressive language: Therapists help your child expand their vocabulary, use correct grammar, and form clear sentences for effective communication.
Strengthening social communication: Focus extends beyond just words. Therapists guide your child in developing essential social skills like eye contact, turn-taking in conversations, and understanding nonverbal cues.
Techniques for articulation and speech clarity: If your child has difficulty producing certain sounds, therapists will teach them the correct mouth movements and sound placement for improved speech clarity.
Parent Collaboration: Bright Horizons therapists believe in empowering parents. You’ll receive guidance and strategies to implement at home, reinforcing therapy goals and maximizing your child’s progress.